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2005-05-31

2005-05-31

Layno, Benjamin (Department: 3712)

Amusement devices: games

Board games, pieces, or boards therefor

Game piece

C273S288000, C273S14200F, C040S495000, C040S113000, C040S486000, C116S309000, C116S311000, C116S312000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06899332

ABSTRACT:
A method and an apparatus by which rules and record keeping in games employing miniature figures as game pieces are incorporated onto the base of the miniature figures themselves. Counters or wheels keep track of a character's characteristics and how they change as a game progresses. Values can be customized for each character by providing differently numbered wheels for the bases. Also, a method for providing collectable game pieces with varied features by providing them to the consumer concealed in packaging.

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